Man With Over 50 Prior Arrests Charged with Stabbing on New Year’s Day Subway Train
Accused of Stabbing Man on Lower Manhattan Subway Train
A homeless man with over 50 prior arrests has been charged with stabbing a man aboard a Lower Manhattan subway train on New Year’s Day, police said.
Jamar Banks, 52, who resides in a Brooklyn homeless shelter, was taken into custody by the NYPD Warrant Squad at the 219th Street station in the Bronx at around midnight on January 5 and transported to Transit District 2 inside the Canal Street station for questioning.
Incident Occurred on New Year’s Day
The alleged incident occurred at around 9:40 a.m. on January 1, when Banks allegedly got into a dispute with a 35-year-old man aboard a northbound 2 train. During the argument, he allegedly stabbed the victim in the back with a large knife. The 35-year-old was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he survived.
Second Alleged Attack
Law enforcement sources also reported that Banks is suspected of stabbing a 47-year-old MTA worker in the armpit and back one day later at around 4:10 p.m. on a northbound 5 train platform at the Pelham Parkway Station. The victim was treated at Jacobi Hospital. However, police noted that Banks has yet to be charged in this attack.
Criminal History
Police sources told amNewYork Metro that Banks has an extensive criminal history, with over 50 arrests. In October 2022, Banks allegedly stabbed a man in the leg aboard a northbound 2 train; in this case, he was charged with assault. In April, he was caught with a knife while shoplifting. Most recently, he was cuffed for petit larceny.
Conclusion
Jamar Banks, a 52-year-old man with over 50 prior arrests, has been charged with stabbing a man on a Lower Manhattan subway train on New Year’s Day. He is also suspected of stabbing an MTA worker and has a long history of criminal activity.
FAQs
What is Jamar Banks’ current charge?
He is charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon, with additional charges pending.
How many prior arrests does Jamar Banks have?
He has over 50 prior arrests.
What was the incident on the subway train?
Jamar Banks allegedly got into a dispute with a 35-year-old man aboard a northbound 2 train and stabbed him in the back with a large knife.
Has Jamar Banks been charged in the second alleged attack?
No, he has not been charged in the second alleged attack, which occurred at the Pelham Parkway Station.
